James McCormick
James is dedicated to helping those who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents as well as outdoor and recreational injuries.
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James McCormick received his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Montana School of Law in 2002, while simultaneously earning a master’s degree in public administration. He received an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Washington in 1999.
As a respected member of the legal community, James was handpicked by then-Attorney General Christine Gregoire to work as an Assistant Attorney General at the State Department of Labor and Industries, where he specialized in litigation involving workers’ compensation and work place injuries. He tried numerous cases to juries all over Washington as an Assistant Attorney General from 2002-2004.
James is Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Way of Pierce County. He works with the Pierce County Volunteer Legal Services Committee and serves as an attorney volunteer and CLE (Continuing Legal Education) speaker for the Thurston County Volunteer Legal Clinic, as well as the Safeplace Volunteer Legal Clinic for Domestic Violence. James is involved with the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Foundation, serving as a board trustee.
James has won numerous awards for his excellent work and involvement in the legal community, including the Outstanding Service Award from the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association in 2014, and the Liberty Bell Award in 2015. He was also recently awarded the United Way Leadership Award in 2016.
James has dedicated his legal practice to helping those who have been injured, particularly with outdoor and recreational injuries. Many of his cases arise involve injuries from swimming pools, playgrounds, ski slopes, bicycles, gyms or in the outdoors. James’ other practice areas include nursing home negligence, product liability, motor vehicle collisions, construction site and premises liability cases. As an experienced and accomplished motorcyclist, Jamey brings a special perspective to motorcycle injury cases.
Outside of law, James loves to be active outdoors with his wife Oona Cooperhill and his two daughters, Willa and Tierney. James and his family enjoy reading together, boating, skiing, volunteering and enjoying the best that life on the Puget Sound has to offer. He wants his girls to grow up with two very important qualities: a sense of adventure and a commitment to the well-being of others.
Noteworthy Results
Honors and Awards
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, 2016
Washington State Bar Association, 2008
Washington Law and Politics Magazine, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Washington State Bar Association, 2005-Present
Thurston County Bar Association, 2004
University of Montana, 2002
State of Washington Law and Politics, 2008-2015, 2020
American Society of Legal Advocates